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Never give up on what you think is impossible, because there is nothing that is impossible.

What I Have Learned

From email — August 30, 2000

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I’ve learned—
that we don’t have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I’ve learned—
that no matter how good a friend is, they’re going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I’ve learned—
that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance.
Same goes for true love.

I’ve learned—
that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I’ve learned—
that it’s taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I’ve learned—
that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I’ve learned—
that you can keep going long after you think you can’t.

I’ve learned—
that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I’ve learned—
that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I’ve learned—
that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I’ve learned—
that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I’ve learned—
that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I’ve learned—
that my best friend and I can do anything or nothing and have the best time.

I’ve learned—
that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you’re down, will be the ones to help you get back up.

I’ve learned—
that sometimes when I’m angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn’t give me the right to be cruel.

I’ve learned—
that just because someone doesn’t love you the way you want them to doesn’t mean they don’t love you with all they have.

I’ve learned—
that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you’ve had and what you’ve learned from them and less to do with how many birthdays you’ve celebrated.

I’ve learned—
that it isn’t always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I’ve learned—
that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn’t stop for your grief.

I’ve learned—
that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I’ve learned—
that just because two people argue, it doesn’t mean they don’t love each other.
And just because they don’t argue, it doesn’t mean they do.

I’ve learned—
that you shouldn’t be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I’ve learned—
that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I’ve learned—
that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don’t even know you.

I’ve learned—
that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I’ve learned—
that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I’ve learned—
that the people you care about most in life are taken from you too soon.

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The Thousand Thistle Seeds

Ten years ago, I followed a lizard
Through a grassy, ruined amphitheater,
Quick as quicksilver,
But green, not silver.
The lizard darted,

Skimmed, froze,
Shinnied, insinuated like flame,
A pinpoint of pulse and flash.
The lizard knew
The Etruscan wall's cracks,

The downspouts,
The stone that blunts the plow,
The mortar's and stucco's flaws.
The lizard dwelt in a present
That extends, elongates, thins

Into a filament of consumed air.
I followed the lizard
From brick chink to olive grove,
Poppies to straw,
To sand and loam.

I knew, for a moment, the balance
Between the intimate and the infinite,
A word and what it reckons.
The sun on the hilltop
Flared upon the thousand thistle seeds,

The thousand virtues,
The thousand minerals,
The thousandth of a second
It takes the lizard to taste the moment
And change course.

by Eric Pankey • from The Pear As One Example: New & Selected Poems, 1984-2008 • Ausable Press

Astronomy Cast

Upon researching numbers and attempting to find an overall meaning to them I found 'Astronomy Cast'. Here are a few things that I have found most interesting. ____said that

Randomness of numbers that guide our universe, but by no means dictated by anything we know of. They speak of first, the 3 dimensions of space in the universe. She says there is no reason, within the realms of physics, that states there has to be only 3 dimensions. We as humans cannot see beyond three dimensions because it is hard for us to understand where it plays a role around us. String theory says the higher order of dimensions in a non-spacial area
and we can only see the tips of the strings we would more than
second:

'THE WORLD 'S SHORTEST FAIRY TALE!'

Once upon a time, a guy asked a girl 'Will you marry me?' The girl said: 'NO!' And the girl lived happily ever-after and went shopping, dancing, camping, drank martinis, always had a clean house, never had to cook, did whatever the hell she wanted, never argued, didn't get fat, traveled more, had many lovers, didn't save money, and had all the hot water to herself. She went to the theater, never watched sports, never wore friggin' lacy lingerie that went up her ass, had high self esteem, never cried or yelled, felt and looked fabulous in sweat pants and was pleasant all the time.
The End
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Secret Societies

This video speaks for itself...

845 % x 3.1415926 = Fear of Numbers ???

Every once in a while the mere thought of 'math' gave me the jitters. I never did mind doing math in high school, and I enjoyed adding, subtracting, multiplying -even dividing numbers according to problem solving questions. These math problems often filled my mind with useful thinking. Besides, I like to challenge myself to see how many simple math equations I can without counting on my fingers.
However, in finite math I was one of the very few that could understand the probability of things from happening; I nailed it almost every time. I definitely enjoyed doing those problem solving questions.
Later on, wen I was a cashier, I always counted money in units- which makes things allot quicker! (I don't get how some will count every penny) BUT, let's face it- most of us cringe at the fact that we need to budget, pay bills, etc. Yet, we also know that it's something that you cannot escape, because counting things is part of most of our daily routine. Learning more about math can be the most invaluable learning one can give to themselves.

Bottom line, I think its a fear of the unknown. You see, I haven't dealt with certain types of math and it scares me a little, so I close myself off to it. Often I closed my mind when I hear talks of mortgage rates, long term savings plans, and other investments etc. I viewed it as a game and you learn the rules as you go along, often learning mistakes never to be overlooked again.
What is more, I want to know more about numbers, since it's all around us no matter where you look. It's on you- your body; it's where you walk or work- the trees, the cars, the roads, the buildings, the sky, the world, the universe are all made up of numbers, ratios, compositions of various matters etc. Numbers are everywhere and there is no escaping them.

Yet, what is more, I was apprehensive in my abilities in Physics and Chemistry and stayed clear of those courses offered. In retrospect I have always come across variations of these mathematical concepts upon investigating occultism and studying cosmic education. I felt that I cannot fully understand the universe intricacies and its meaning if I cannot grasp the math behind it. My intention is not to become a full fledge scientist, but to try and grasp in lay-men's terms what is going on in our universe and where I stand in reference to it. I am one that must acknowledge all parts of things in order to say I understand its entirety. Otherwise, I feel like I know nothing of its sort. So, now I am a mission to learn more about them and want to know if you've got any simple books/videos or comments. My mission, to be more specific, is to learn about physics, chemistry, kinematics, and cosmic law.